Elements of IPM for Raspberries in NY State

1. A minimum one year rotation
out of raspberries using a covercrop is done. Planting does not
follow Solanaceae plants (potato, tomato), alfalfa, wild raspberry
or strawberry.

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2. A water use plan that
minimizes disease development, optimizes water use efficiency and
minimizes erosion and runoff is used (i.e. trickle).

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3. Raised beds are used
in heavier soils to assure adequate water drainage.

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4. Nematode sampling is
conducted before planting.

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5. Virus indexed plant material
is used.

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6. Mulching is done only
in the first year of planting.

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Soil and Nutrient Management
and Cultural Practices

1. Fertilizer recommendations
are based on soil and leaf analysis.

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2. Prune and remove all
insect infested and diseased wood after harvest.

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3. Annual removal of spent
canes is conducted.

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4. Spent canes are removed.

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Pesticides and Pesticide Records

Only pesticides registered in the state and approved for the
target pest and crop will be used. Records of pesticide applications
including date, field identification, targeted pest, pesticide
name and EPA number, formulation, rate and number of acres treated
are maintained.

1. Insecticide/fungicide
sprayer is calibrated and dated at least once a year.

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2. Herbicide sprayer is
calibrated/dated at least once a year.

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3. Spray records are maintained
and organized.

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4. Pesticide choice is based
on preserving natural enemies as well as efficacy.

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Pest Management

1. To improve air drainage,
trellises or rows are oriented with prevailing winds, or to achieve
best airflow.

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2. In appropriate soils
and sites, raspberry plantings are made on beds that are raised
enough to provide water drainage.

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3. For cane disease control,
no fungicides are applied after bud break.

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4. Fungicides used after
bloom are dependent on weather conditions.

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5. Tarnished plant bug nymph
monitoring, using flower truss counts, begins at bloom and continues
at least weekly until harvest. Application of insecticide is based
on thresholds.

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6. Identification and monitoring
of troublesome pests, (borers, clipper, mites, Japanese beetles,
etc.) are conducted using extension recommendations. Application
of insecticides are applied only if needed.

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7. Sampling dates are recorded
(zero's are recorded).

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8. A weed survey is conducted
and appropriate strategies are implemented. Herbicide rate, selection,
and spot or strip spraying are based on these results.

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Education

1. Attendance at one or
more regional/national berry workshops or conferences

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